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How does your tax bill break down to fund collecting trash, mowing park lawns and making sure Houston’s streets are patrolled? Use our new tool, Tx Tax, to protest Houston-area property taxes yourself.
The calendar obtained by the Houston Chronicle provides the most comprehensive look yet at how Miles spends his time leading HISD during an unprecedented takeover.
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The Texas Department of State Health Services set annual fees at $10,000 for manufacturers and $5,000 for retailers, up from the current $250 and $150, respectively.
The Chronicle’s new property tax guide helps you navigate each step of the complex protest process, access the same data used to value your home and build a stronger case that may reduce your tax bill. |
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A Houston teen baker is going viral and drawing a crowd to Houston Farmers Market for her homemade desserts, and she said she hopes to one day open her own brick-and-mortar shop.
7 stories you may have missed this week
A triathlete died Saturday morning during the swimming leg of the Ironman Texas race in The Woodlands, race organizers said. Read More |
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U.S. Reps. Christian Menefee and Al Green aren't shying away from reparations for the Black community, vowing to carry on the push in Congress. Read More |
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The 7,000-square-foot mansion located in West University is back on the market, but this time it's being sold as the Black Bull House. Read More |
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With four more school districts headed for a state takeover, more Texas families are grappling with what happens when the state takes control of local schools. Read More |
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In an effort to build a more reliable pipeline of certified teachers, Houston-area districts are recruiting students by asking them to return to the district once they get teacher certifications. Read More |
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ERCOT’s latest forecast that Texas power demand could more than quadruple is overinflated. But it’s hard to reach more accurate estimates. Use our tracker to see where data centers are planned near you. Read More |
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Find out how much you know about the week’s news. Sign up for the news quiz newsletter to get next week's quiz emailed directly to you. Read More |
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Houston Chronicle and Chron.com readers are invited to a virtual event on April 30 at noon CDT featuring local appraisal leaders and Chronicle journalists discussing 2025 property trends, tax-saving exemptions, and the protest process.
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